PR & Communications Manager East Region

Overview

The Public Relations (PR) & Communications Manager for Newmark’s Eastern Region supports the execution and amplification of strategic communications initiatives across the firm’s top-performing markets. Directly supporting the region’s PR & Communications Director, this role translates regional communications strategy into clear, consistent and high-impact execution that elevates Newmark’s brand, executive visibility, and stakeholder engagement.

The Manager works closely with senior brokerage professionals, research leaders, and cross-functional teams to ensure Newmark’s narratives are aligned across earned media, owned content, social channels, and industry recognition efforts.

Responsibilities

PR & Media Relations

• Support the development and execution of regional PR strategies aligned with Newmark’s corporate communications framework and brand standards.
• Develop clear, compelling written content for external communications including pitches, bylines, newsletters, executive positioning materials, and quarterly research reports.
• Coordinate media outreach, interview preparation, follow-ups, and coverage tracking.
• Secure timely, high-quality earned media across print, digital, and broadcast channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant regional and national business and trade media.
• Manage regional PR infrastructure, including SharePoint databases, media lists, and quarterly reporting.

Awards & Events

• Support relevant industry award nominations, including drafting, coordination, and tracking across regional programs.
• Identify and support thought leadership opportunities including speaking engagements, panels, and sponsorships.
• Maintain annual calendars for regional press activity, awards, speaking opportunities, and key industry events.

Social & Digital Media

• Partner with regional marketing, digital, and corporate teams to develop and amplify regional social content.
• Ensure messaging consistency, strategic timing, and alignment with broader communications objectives.
• Support executive and brokerage social positioning in coordination with regional and corporate.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, business, or a related field, strongly preferred.
• Experience: 3–4 years’ experience in-house or agency PR/communications, media, or a related field, strongly preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Real Estate experience and/or knowledge of the industry and media landscape, strongly preferred.
• Strategic Execution: Demonstrated ability to support communications strategy development and lead execution; secure earned media and manage press processes end-to-end.
• Communication Skills: Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Soft Skills: Highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, social media and PR monitoring tools, media databases, reporting, and analytics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000–$120,000 annually, plus discretionary bonuses and short/long-term incentives.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.